Literally meaning cheese and pepper, cacio e pepe is the ultimate Italian comfort food dish. It's an incredible Roman version of mac and cheese!
Boil the spaghetti for only a minute or two. While it boils, heat the olive oil in a large pan with deep sides over medium high heat. Add the pepper and salt and let them get fragrant for just 30 seconds. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and pour it into the skillet with the seasoning. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan, along with the cheese. Take the pan off of the heat and toss everything together thoroughly to let the cheese melt. Serve immediately with extra pecorino on top and enjoy!